Buying Property in Arundel: West Sussex’s Most Quietly Coveted Address
There are towns in West Sussex that attract attention through reputation, and then there is Arundel — a place that seems almost reluctant to be discovered. Sitting in the valley of the River Arun with its castle rising above a skyline of Victorian rooftops and a cathedral that wouldn’t look out of place in France, […]
Letting Your Property in Haywards Heath | Landlord Guide | Portello
Haywards Heath is one of the most consistently performing rental markets in Mid Sussex. Its position on the Brighton Main Line — London Bridge in around 45 minutes, Victoria under an hour — creates a reliable and well-qualified tenant base that keeps void periods short and rental demand strong even as the wider market fluctuates. […]
The Renters’ Rights Act: What Sussex Landlords Need to Know Now
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It represents the most significant overhaul of residential landlord and tenant law in England in more than thirty years — and for Sussex landlords, understanding what has changed, what is still to come, and what it means in practice is no longer optional. […]
Corporate Lets and Furnished Properties in Brighton and Hove: A Guide for Landlords
The corporate lettings market in Brighton and Hove is considerably more active than many landlords realise. Companies relocating staff, professional services firms placing senior hires, and international businesses seeking short to medium-term accommodation for their people represent a consistent and growing source of demand, particularly for well-presented, fully furnished properties. For the right landlord, a […]
Managing a Property in Sussex from Abroad: What Overseas Landlords Need to Know
For landlords based outside the UK, a Sussex investment property can be an excellent long-term asset. The rental market across Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex area remains consistently strong, demand from quality tenants is high, and the region continues to attract professionals, families and corporate tenants in significant numbers. Managing that property effectively from […]
Why Use a Buying Agent in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove is one of the most active and competitive property markets outside London. Properties in desirable areas move quickly, off-market opportunities rarely surface publicly, and buyers who arrive without local knowledge or professional representation consistently find themselves at a disadvantage. A buying agent changes that. What a buying agent actually does A buying […]
The Sussex Lettings Market Is Failing Landlords and Tenants. Here’s How We’re Built Differently.
Speak to ten landlords in Sussex this month and at least seven will tell you the same story. Calls unreturned. Inspections promised and never carried out. Maintenance jobs that drag on for weeks. Statements that don’t reconcile. Compliance certificates left to lapse. And on the tenant side, the picture is no better — deposits held […]
Why Sussex Is One of the UK’s Smartest Property Investments for Chinese Buyers in 2026
Chinese investment into UK property has accelerated sharply over the past two years, and for good reason. Sterling remains comparatively soft against the renminbi, the UK’s legal framework around freehold and leasehold ownership is among the most transparent in the world, and demand for quality rental stock continues to outpace supply. While London and Manchester […]
Petworth and the South Downs Golden Triangle: Where West Sussex Reaches Its Peak
There is a triangle of West Sussex that property people have long referred to in hushed tones. Its three points are Petworth, Midhurst and Haslemere, and the villages that fall within and around it represent, for many buyers, the ideal expression of what the English countryside can be: beautiful, historically rich, well-serviced and within workable […]
Brighton and Hove: The City That Does Not Apologise for Itself
There are people who move to Sussex and discover Brighton. And there are people who move to Sussex because of Brighton. The distinction is not trivial. Brighton demands a certain kind of buyer: someone who wants the energy, culture and irreverence of city life alongside the sea, someone for whom the proximity to London is […]
